Instructional Technology Specialist Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Instructional Technology Program School of Graduate Studies Chestnut Hill College
II. Performances
The professional education program provides evidence that competencies and exit criteria for Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates are assessed in coursework, field experiences, portfolios from previous employment and an internship. The program also provides evidence that the candidates demonstrate their knowledge of and competence in the delivery of instructional technology services that enhance administrative and teaching capabilities and improve student learning during a minimum of 75 hours of participation in sequential field experiences, practica, and an internship at diverse educational levels including:
II.D. Selecting, developing and administering assessments that utilize technological applications and involve multiple indicators of student progress and using technology to maintain records on student achievement Technology Academy-Style Trainings WSSD Surveys PSSA Data Analysis
II.E. Developing leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and to manage and administer instructional technology programs at the building and district levels including: Ø developing plans to assess the technological needs and resources, and to evaluate technology implementation and outcomes WSSD Surveys Ø developing plans to configure computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom clusters, and other instructional and administrative arrangements Mock Network Plan Ø developing systems for the secure maintenance of student records
Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards
Instructional Technology Program
School of Graduate Studies
Chestnut Hill College
II. Performances
The professional education program provides evidence that competencies and exit criteria for Instructional Technology Specialist certification candidates are assessed in coursework, field experiences, portfolios from previous employment and an internship. The program also provides evidence that the candidates demonstrate their knowledge of and competence in the delivery of instructional technology services that enhance administrative and teaching capabilities and improve student learning during a minimum of 75 hours of participation in sequential field experiences, practica, and an internship at diverse educational levels including:
II.A. Managing instructional technology services including:
Ø creating an environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of technology
Professional Development Catalog
Technology Academy-Style Trainings
Nether Providence Elementary
Ø establishing and maintaining rapport with all staff and students
Ø communicating high learning expectations
Email Communications
WSSD Technology Newsletters
21st century Teaching and Learning
Ø creating a safe physical environment that is conducive to learning
Net Cetera
II.B. Planning, preparation and delivery of technology related in‑service programs and instruction in collaboration with other professionals at a variety of instructional levels that utilizes technology in problem solving based upon:
Ø Pennsylvania Academic Standards
Collaboration Day
Ø strengths and needs of learners at all levels of technological proficiency
Schoolwires Breakout
Ø established technology implementation plans
Technology Academy-Style Trainings
Discovery Education Science Pilot
Moodle Pilot for High School
II.C. Selecting, implementing and adapting technology to teaching methodologies, curriculum resources and administrative functions in collaboration with other educators and integrating a variety of software, applications, and learning tools
Collaboration Day
Technology Academy-Style Trainings
Professional Development Catalog
Discovery Education Science Pilot
Moodle Pilot for High School
SMART Board Training Examples
Project with Valerie Rousse, Middle School German Teacher
II.D. Selecting, developing and administering assessments that utilize technological applications and involve multiple indicators of student progress and using technology to maintain records on student achievement
Technology Academy-Style Trainings
WSSD Surveys
PSSA Data Analysis
II.E. Developing leadership techniques for working with all levels of the educational community and to manage and administer instructional technology programs at the building and district levels including:
Ø developing plans to assess the technological needs and resources, and to evaluate technology implementation and outcomes
WSSD Surveys
Ø developing plans to configure computer/technology systems and related peripherals in laboratory, classroom clusters, and other
instructional and administrative arrangements
Mock Network Plan
Ø developing systems for the secure maintenance of student records